I am intending to visit Siracusa from Catania with my mum who is not able to walk long distances. We thought the best means of transport from Catania to Siracusa is the Intercity Bus. My problem is that I think that the bus station in Siracusa is a bit too far from Piazza Duomo and its surroundings. will there be any taxis available near Siracusa bus station that can take us to the centro storico? If yes, do you think that they are very expensive?

please verify posting of 05/15 re: bus service from siracusa to fontanarossa airport in catania: is there a bus to this airport every hour? also how long does this trip take, does it make several stops or is it a direct trip? thanks.

We are planning to stay 5 nights in Siracusa, doing day trips to various towns. The idea is to stay on mainland Siracusa in order to be able to get on a road easier, to spend some time on a beach (maybe sun-bathing one or two mornings) and to have our dinners and see some night life on Ortigia. Question is - is it possible/doable to get from mainland to Ortigia and back every night? Does it make sense? Are we making our life easier or more limited staying on the mainland? Please advise!

Hi,I'm looking for a self catered apartment in Siracusa or Ortigia for a week for my husband, 9 month old and myself, are there any areas we should avoid?We would like to be able to walk to restuarants, cafes and sites (we will not have a car, arriving via train/bus from cefalu).

We will stay in Ortigia for a week and we are planning to rent a car. Usually on our Europe trips we rent cars from hotel we're staying and it can be done without using a credit card. Now, we are staying in private studio and there isn't an option of renting car, so could you advise me on such places where to rent a car. Also I am aware that Ortigia is mostly inaccessible for parking, what is the cheapest option to park there or nearby?

Is there a bus or train that will get you from Siracusa to Pozzallo by 8 in the morning for the ferry to Malta departing at approximately 9 in the morning? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!

Hello, we're flying into Catalonia airport for two weeks in September, its between Taormina and Syracuse at the moment where we are staying. I know where is best in Taormina but could somebody please advise on where is best to stay in Syracuse. We will be looking at self catering accommodation, so we don't need advice there just an area to base ourselves. We have two young children 2 and 3 so want to be walking distance from the night time entertainment. All we really need is a good choice of restaurants, i would like at least to be able to choose a different one each night. Thanks for any adviceToni

Hi everybody!!! I would like to make a reservation in the barroco train of Siracusa, but the email adress that they give doesnt work anymore. Does anybody know how to get a seat in the train? Many thanks for your help!!

Hello everybody!! I dont know yet if I will go by train or bus from Catania to Siracusa. Does anybody know which is the best way and (cheapest) to go? And how to go from the train/bus station to Des Etrangers Hotel Passeggio Adorno, 10-12 in Ortigya Siracusa? Many thanks for any advice!!! Diana

I am an American college student looking for somewhere in Italy to study abroad for a year. I am interested in the Mediterranean Studies campus in Siracusa and am wondering if this is a good city for a college-aged person and not just a touristy city in terms of how friendly the locals are, nightlife, amount of things to do, etc.

I am staying in Siracusa for the first two weeks of October and would like to swim but will not have a car. How accessible are beaches by bus or taxi, what are the costs, and are the beaches open then?Are there other cities or town's in Sicily that have nearby beaches that would be better than Syracusa?

We're a couple with a 2 year old girl and we're planning on spending Easter in Sicily, and we were thinking that perhaps Siracusa is a good choice to spend the week? Or perhaps there are better ways to experience this special holiday season on the island? We're also looking for a suitable holiday rental apartment/villa. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

4 of us will be traveling from Taormina to Siracusa on April 27, 2010 and would like to arrange an English language private day tour of Siracusa and Ortygia. We'd be leaving to spend the night in Ragusa. Can you help?